EXCLUSIVE: Tommy Chong Discusses 'Up In Smoke 2' and More - iamROGUE.com EXCLUSIVE: Tommy Chong Discusses 'Up In Smoke 2' and More Tuesday, 19 April 2011 14:43 Written by Jami Philbrick Rate this item 5 (7 votes) Today may be April 20th but to millions of potheads around the world it is referred to as 4/20, a national holiday for stoners. In honor of that, I wanted to bring you some news about the long rumored Up In Smoke 2, a sequel to comedy legends Cheech & Chong’s classic stoner-comedy Up in Smoke, which by all accounts is one of the most popular pot-movies of all time. Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin, otherwise known as the pot-smoking comedy duo Cheech & Chong, began their career as stand-up comics in the early ‘70s.

They eventually gained attention for a string of popular comedy albums, which featured hit songs like “Basketball Jones.” But it was their feature film debut in ‘1978s Up In Smoke that made them icons to the stoner community all around the world. The comedic team broke up in the mid ‘80s and with rumors of bad blood between them; fans thought that they would never see a sequel to one of the most successful marijuana comedies of all time. The prospects of a second film got even slimmer in 2003 when Tommy was unjustly arrested and incarcerated for “conspiring to distribute drug paraphernalia.” But upon his release in 2004, rumors began to swirl about the two comedians reuniting again and possibly making another movie. In 2008, the team publicly announced that they would be reuniting for an upcoming tour, and it was soon after that when rumors of the comedians planning an Up In Smoke sequel began circulating. Over the weekend I had an opportunity to catch up with Tommy Chong, one half of the legendary comedy team, while he was attending the premiere of his new animated film Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs.

Evil, which opens in theaters everywhere on April 29th. In fact, both Chong and Cheech Marin lend their voices to the film and portray two of The Three Little Pigs. While I was unable to speak with Cheech, Tommy gave me the scoop on the status of Up In Smoke 2, as well as their upcoming untitled animated project, and his possible run for President! I began by asking Tommy Chong what exactly the current status is on his script for Up In Smoke 2. ‘It’s almost done,” replied the legendary comedian. “What happens is I write the first part and then I bring Cheech in and then we polish it up. I’m almost at the part where I can struggle with what I want him to do,” joked Chong. “I haven’t quite gotten there yet, but its real close.” Since Chong is writing the script, I followed up by asking him if Cheech is going to direct the movie. “Uh, no. I am going to direct it,” answered Chong. I continued by asking the comedian if Up In Smoke 2 is going to revolve around the same characters as the first film, only thirty years later. “In a very funny way,” confirmed Chong.

“Everything’s surprising. I don’t want to give anything away. All I can say is it’s going to be Up in Smoke…thirty years later.” I also asked Chong about the current status of the long rumored animated film that the comedians are supposedly working on. “The animated movie is done; we are just waiting on the right deal to release it. You know it’s an adult sort of thing,” explained Chong. “It’s all the albums that we did and then we took them and made them into a cartoon. It’s pretty cool. It’s done; it’s all in the can. We are just waiting for the right time to release it,” he continued. “They’re testing it to see if it could be released in theaters, that’s what we’d like. The dynamics of the business have changed so much. Now what we used to do years ago, you can’t do anymore, Chong explained. “So it’s all changed. I might just freak out like Donald Trump and run for president.” I followed that comment up by asking Chong the obvious question: is he really planning to run for President in 2012?

“Well, no … I’ll run for Drug Czar and then just promote our movies,” he joked. Finally, I asked Chong if he was disappointed that Prop 19, which would have legalized Marijuana use in California, was voted down last November. “I was very disappointed but it’s too soon,” he said. “You know if you legalize it, you put too many people out of work. Cops, jails, you know all those people. You have to plan for it,” Chong explained. “It’s ridiculous. Thirty years later, and it’s still not legal? It’s just ridiculous.” Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil opens in theaters on April 29th. EXCLUSIVE: Cheech & Chong Talk Up in Smoke 2 & Their Untitled Cheech & Chong Animated Project EXCLUSIVE: Cheech & Chong Talk Up in Smoke 2 & Their Untitled Cheech & Chong Animated Project Jami Philbrick | 11 months ago The legendary comedic duo talk about their upcoming animated project and a sequel to their stoner classic There is no question about it ... Cheech & Chong are comedy legends!

The pot-smoking duo began their career as stand-up comics in the early '70s and gained attention for a string of popular comedy albums, which featured hit songs like "Basketball Jones." However, it was their feature film debut in '1978s Up In Smoke that made them icons to stoners all around the world. The two broke up in the mid '80s and with rumors of bad blood between the former friends; fans thought that they would never see a sequel to the granddaddy of all marijuana comedies. Chances started to look even slimmer in 2003 when Tommy was unjustly arrested and incarcerated for "conspiring to distribute drug paraphernalia," but upon his release in 2004 rumors started to fly about the two comedians finally reuniting. In 2008, the team publicly announced that they would be reuniting for an upcoming tour, titled " Cheech & Chong Light Up America/Canada" and it was soon after that when rumors of the comedians planning an Up In Smoke sequel began circulating.

While out on tour last year the two recorded several shows that can now be seen on a new DVD called, Cheech & Chong 's Hey Watch This , which is being released on April 4th, ironically 4/20. While doing press for the new DVD we had a chance to sit down with the two pot-icons and talked to them about Up in Smoke 2 , when they hope to begin shooting it and about their upcoming animated movie, Untitled Cheech & Chong Animated Project . Here is what they had to say: To start with, there have been some rumors that you guys are planning on making a sequel to "Up In Smoke," is that true? Tommy Chong: Yes, we're just in the middle of revising the script now. Up in Smoke Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 41 out of 50 people found the following review useful: Great movie. If you don't mind all the pot! from Hayward, CA 24 December 1998 Of all the Cheech & Chong movies made, I think this one, their first, was their best. There's no real story line you have to follow. The point of this movie was to make you laugh.

No messages or extra drama. It's the kind of movie to just sit back and laugh at. I do realize that this movie is definitely not for everyone. Some parents might not want to let their children see it and some people may not want to watch it themselves. The movie features a lot of drugs and some drug use (In case you're not familiar with Cheech & Chong movies). However, if you're not offended by that, and you've never seen this movie before, you should check it out for a good laugh! Was the above review useful to you? 36 out of 42 people found the following review useful: THE definitive stoner flick from Buffalo, NY 5 June 2001 First of the Cheech and Chong movies is probably the best overall, with the duo involved in a plot to drive a van constructed entirely of pot across the Mexican border into the US and featuring Cheech singing "Earache my Eye". Lots of laughs (especially for the "inspired" viewers), but definitely not for everyone. The whole movie revolves around drug use, so not a movie for young children, obviously. However, if you don't mind this, you'll probably laugh your you-know-what off.

Was the above review useful to you? 34 out of 46 people found the following review useful: Great fun! from Trondheim, Norway 29 July 2002 This one of the movies I never get tired to see, it gets better for every time I see it. There are a lot of enjoyable characters, like Anthony Stoner, Strawberry, Harry, Stedenko, Jade East, The Ajax Lady and of course The Man and Pedro, you name it, the whole cast is excellent and there is great chemestry between the characters. There is also a great rhythm and great music in the movie. Sadly it`s seldom that this kind of movies are being made to day. Was the above review useful to you? 26 out of 31 people found the following review useful: Cheech and Chong will never get old from Portland, Oregon, USA 7 August 2005 Basically an excuse for Cheech and Chong to get into a series of marijuana adventures, "Up in Smoke" is a hoot from beginning to end.

Pedro De Pacas (Cheech Marin) and Anthony "Man" Stoner (Tommy Chong) are a pair of slackers who wonder So Cal and Mexico looking for some weed, while the narcs look for any excuse to arrest them. There are some scenes that will probably make your eyes pop out, just due to the surprise factor. You just watch this sort of movie and think "The '70s...those were the good old days." Also, it was interesting seeing Strother Martin and Edie Adams as Chong's character's parents. Seeing as to how they were part of my grandparents' generation, I wouldn't expect to see them in a marijuana movie. Was the above review useful to you? 23 out of 30 people found the following review useful: The Show from Virginia Beach 6 February 2006 The counterculture was long dead and ripe for retrospective satire. Into the opportunity stepped two pro comics who after trying other things, built these characters. When comics work up a world for years and then brings it to a movie, it bodes well. Mike Myers would follow almost precisely this formula later with "Wayne's World." The jokes are still pretty funny, many of them.

Not the stuff with the flumoxxed cops or the folks who inadvertently get stoned (and get the munchies). But the bits of comic timing associated with the guys as if they were on stage. Two bits to watch out for. One is two incidental women. The first has a scene only a minute long. A girl comes in, mistakes scouring powder for coke, snuffs it up and has the most comic facial expressions I have even seen on film. This is one of those priceless moments in film. I hope IMDb at some point figures out some means to vote on particular scenes. This girl would in life become an addict and a bag lady. The second girl has a bigger role: Zane Buzby is one of the hippie stoner cheesecake babes that join the trip. She's got a less flashy role, but in ad libs created most of the situations in which she appears. She would go on to become one of TeeVee's most attuned comedy directors. So you can see this as two stage personalities that are good, with these two women, who are also as good, surrounded by some disposable situations and jokes. But there is another something interesting.

The end of this comic show is a comic show within, the guys as a rock band in possibly the best Cheech and Chong sequence of all their movies. Everything from about 20 minutes into the film to this is a journey to this show, I suspect that "The Muppet Movie" of the following year was influenced by this. Ted's Evaluation -- 3 of 3: Worth watching. Was the above review useful to you? 17 out of 20 people found the following review useful: Another one of the funniest films of the 1970's from Las Vegas, Nevada 10 November 2002 This 1979 Paramount release introduced the controversial radio comedians Richard "Cheech" Marin and Thomas Chong to the screen for the first of six major film teamings and cameos together in several other films. This first teaming is the best teaming. The duo portray stoners who travel together on a road trip down to Tijuana on a mission to pick up a fresh new drug supply. However, they're being pursued by frantic cops all the way. A cult spoof classic and a film that began a new kind of wacky film comedy.

Was the above review useful to you? 16 out of 20 people found the following review useful: Stoner Comedy Classic from United States 4 November 2006 This is one of the greatest "stoner comedy" classics of all time. I rated this movie a 10 because it's current rating of 6.4 is an injustice to the comic genius duo that created it. It has it's weak moments but the overall strengths have influenced everything from "Dumb and Dumber" to "Half Baked" to "Harold & Kumar" ad infinitum. Cheech and Chong put their strongest stand up material on film and created a masterpiece of counter-culture satire that has yet to be surpassed. If you've never smoked weed, this movie probably isn't for you, though you still might find it humorous. This is a film for anyone who's been there and done that. It encapsulates a moment in modern Americana where drugs offer freedom and punk rock is the only redemption for alienated youths. These points are driven home with Abbot and Costello style absurdity and slapstick shenanigans as well as some very witty and inventive dialogue.

I highly recommend this movie to anyone seeking drug related humor or a look into the mindset of young people in the late 70s. Was the above review useful to you? 22 out of 32 people found the following review useful: Cheech and Chong's Screen debut! from Sacramento, CA 17 August 2005 Up in Smoke (1978) was the comic team of Cheech and Chong's big screen debut. After selling a ton of albums during the early and mid-seventies, the duo finally got a chance to star in their own picture. Anthony "Man" Stoner (Tommy Chong) is a rich kid who's still living the hippie life and enjoys pot. Pedro De Pacas (Cheech Marin) is a kid from East L.A. who's into three things: gaudy car upholstery, rock music and finding smoke. This would be the first of several movies starring these two characters (or different variations of them). Anthony Stoner leaves his rich parents house after a falling out over getting a job. His car breaks down near the ocean. But his savior arrives in the form of Pedro De Pacas.

Pedro is cruising for girls when he meets Anthony. Th two strike up a friendship and the movie goes off in several different and bizarre directions. What kind of adventures do Anthony and Pedro get into? You'll just have to find out for yourself when you watch UP IN SMOKE. A funny film that'll keep you laughing from beginning to end. Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin play the ultimate slackers. All they want to do is partying and smoke a lot of dope. This movie was followed by several sequels. Highly recommended. from Lithuania 8 February 2009 Basically all Up in Smoke movies are about watching other people getting high, actually all the drug comedies are about that. It sounds kinda boring, but not when those people are Cheech & Chong. The scene where they were smoking in a car in the beginning is still funny to me, though I watched it many times. This movie is making fun more from the cops and other people who fight drugs, than from the drug addicts who just want to get high. This film shows how ridiculous those fighters against drugs look like, though this is a comedy, in my opinion, there is a lot of truth in this film.

Maybe other Up in Smoke movies aren't that good as this one, but as I remember there is always at least few hilarious moments. Was the above review useful to you? 5 out of 5 people found the following review useful: surprisingly fresh 2 June 2006 *** This review may contain spoilers *** While Up in Smoke isn't one I can watch every time that it is on (why would I want to watch this one on T.V., anyway?), I own it, and watch it, at least, once a year. It's amazing that a major studio would make such a risqué comedy. Surprisingly, most of the dope use in the movie is entirely "accidental"; in fact, our character's entire motivation for just about all that happens is that they are in constant search of dope that is always out of reach (so they think). While it looks dated, Cheech and Chong knew what makes a "slacker buddy comedy" work. This may be the best "one note" comedy yet. Bevis and Butthead Do America was good, but the original series was better, and I have yet to see Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle.

A good supporting cast makes a above average comedy, and this one has Strother Martin and Edie Adams who are probably in it for a priceless minute and a half. But, Officer Stedenko (Stacey Keach) and his bunch steal the show. And, I think, they use a reoccurring character from their albums--"Right On Washington" as a incompetent scam artist that "almost" gets away with his cons. Besides lacking gratuitous nudity (c'mon, admit it. what's a R-rated comedy without it?), this movie isn't loaded with memorable quotes like the movies that one can always watch no matter how many times they've seen it, but you can find them. "SHOOT THE MOON!" comes to mind "Ohhm, ohhm, ohhm, mellow, mellow. . .AHHHHGH!!!" is another one. "This looks like Peuruvian Flake." "fiberweed" "Harry, get over here!" "This is codename: HARDHEAD" "Bye, Lardass!" And the "battle of the band" song will get stuck in your head "da da da da da da DUNT DUNT DAAA!" Was the above review useful to you?

Page 1 of 8: Up in Smoke | Film Review | Slant Magazine by Fernando F. Croce September 5, 2007 As far as comedic ingredients go, weed is not so much a surefire laugh-getter as it is a free-floating lubricant capable of setting off wicked complications. Too often, however, stoner flicks mistake the very act of smoking grass for the punchline, offering its ensuing delayed reactions and non sequiturs as inherently hilarious while purveying an edge-dulling passivity that goes against the disrupting energy of great comedy. That’s the trouble at the center of the benign but tepid ganja-classic Up in Smoke: Its toking Abbott-and-Costello duo are so content to simply drift away in clouds of smoke that the audience is often left behind looking for the jokes. From the minute Pedro (Cheech Marin) picks up an improbable blueblood runaway (Tommy Chong) in his “love machine” low-rider to the “battle of the bands” climax, the film is shaped as a rumpled string of skits about their pursuit of the ultimate high.

As befits the feature debut of two cult counterculture staples venerated for their irreverent grubbiness, Up in Smoke looks as if it cost about $20 to shoot. Lou Adler’s direction is pedestrian (though it’s positively Ophülsian next to, say, Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie or Still Smokin’), yet he shows a loose-limbed, sideways-glancing touch that hits the gags without suffocating them: The “fiber-weed” van smuggled across the border under the nose of Stacy Keach’s diligently hard-assed narc is an extended bit that surprisingly holds together, while the crazies flea-hopping throughout—including Tom Skerritt having flashbacks as a “weirded out” ‘Nam vet and June Fairchild snorting Ajax powder—provide welcome shifts in rhythm. Still, most of the movie’s charm resides with the two comedians, and Adler’s best directorial choices are the simple two-shots that allow Chong’s lighting of a taco-sized joint and Cheech’s “hija de la chingada!” double take to naturally bounce off each other.

If Up in Smoke lacks the energy of 1978’s other influential, anti-establishment hit, Animal House, it makes up by rejecting the all-white fraternity superiority of John Landis’s comedy in favor of Cheech and Chong’s pluralizing search for far-out pleasure. Buy On This Day In Comedy… In 1978 ‘Up In Smoke’ Was Released By Paramount Pictures! – The Humor Mill By Humor Mill / October 20, 2016 / Business On this day in comedy on September 15, 1978 Up in Smoke was released by Paramount Pictures. This film by stage and recording duo Cheech and Chong is recognized as the first ‘stoner comedy”. The story centers around two potheads with a band and an insatiable need for weed. One (Tommy Chong) is given an ultimatum by his parents; get a job or get shipped off to military school. The other just wants to get high. After beating a drug bust when they’re discovered on the side of the road high as kites, their quest for more marijuana ensues.

This journey takes them to the cousin of Cheech (Tom Skerritt), a Vietnam vet who has a flashback as the cops raid his house; to Tijuana to attend a wedding of relatives after his East L. A. kin called the INS on themselves to get a free trip over there and back to California, in a truck made, unbeknownst to them, entirely of marijuana resin (in a fiberglass-like form). Most of the time our heroes are being tracked down by inept Sgt. Stedenko (Stacy Keach). He and his minions get close, but are thwarted time and time again by the weed fumes emanating from the truck that get the police high and distracted. The climax occurs when Cheech and Chong win the Battle of the Bands as their weedmobile spews THC smoke into the venue and gets the whole audience high. Directed by Lou Adler, Up in Smoke also featured the talents of Strother Martin, Edie Adams, Mills Watson, June Fairchild, Zane Buzby, David Nelson and Ellen Barkin. On a budget of $2 million the film grossed $44,364,244 at the box office.

By Darryl “D’Militant” Littleton Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke (Special Collector's Edition) Review - IGN IGN Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke (Special Collector's Edition) Review Share Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke (Special Collector's Edition) Review Share. We roll up our thoughts in this massive joint of a review. By Hock Teh The comedy duo, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong (collectively known as Cheech and Chong) shot to fame in the 1970s and 1980s for their hilarious stand-up comedy routines that were based on the hippie counter-culture movement that was popular back then. In that context, the smoking of marijuana became a big part in their comedy act, as Cheech played the role of a Mexican immigrant living in Los Angeles and Chong, a hippie whose only sole purpose in life is to light up a joint to get high. After releasing a string of hit comedy albums in the early 1970s, the duo decided to parlay their stand-up personas into another medium--films.

Their first foray into the realm of feature films came in the form of Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke, which unexpectedly became one of the top-grossing movies of 1978 and has since been widely regarded as a cult hit. However, nearly 30 years on, it's really hard to figure out why Up In Smoke was so well liked. Chalk up its popularity to the era when it was first released - a time when, perhaps, support for these films was more about culture than cinematic quality - but at heart, a 90-minute long story about two guys who are perpetually stoned out of their minds trying to score dope to get even more high does not necessarily ensure an enjoyable comedic experience. This basic premise, however, has been used time and time again to varying degrees of success throughout the intermittent years, perhaps as recently as the popular Harold and Kumar films. And as that pair's misbegotten journey toward the infamous White Castle sliders proved, it's not the stoners - or even the being stoned - which provides the comedy - it's the journey. And on this particular trek, the 70's duo find themselves in comedic situations which hit and miss in relatively equal measure.

In this film, Cheech and Chong portray the same characters that they made famous with their stand-up routines. Chong plays a good-for-nothing jobless hippie (in the credits, this character just goes by the title, Man) who is kicked out of the house by his wealthy father. Not surprisingly, Man crashes his beat-up VW Beetle and manages to hitch a ride with Pedro (Cheech Marin) by disguising as a big-breasted woman. While driving, they share a giant joint the size of five cigars put together, and in their stoned state are easily apprehended by a couple of cops. As soon as the two druggies are released from prison, guess what is their first order of business? Yes, go looking for more marijuana, which lands them at the doorstep of Pedro's cousin, Strawberry (Tom Skerritt), a Vietnam vet who suffers from occasional hallucinations. After narrowly escaping a drug raid headed by Sergeant Stedenko (Stacy Keach), the two bumbling stoners somehow get themselves deported to Tijuana by the INS. To get a ride back into the United States, Pedro enlists the help of his uncle who owns an upholstery store in Tijuana.

Unknowingly, the guys walk into the wrong store and become pawns of a drug syndicate that is trying to smuggle a huge amount of marijuana into the U.S by constructing a van out of sprayed-on marijuana! Oh yes, just picture this: L.A.'s two biggest stoners are driving around in this giant 4-wheel mobile joint and they don't even know it! With Stedenko and his incompetent squad of nincompoops hot on their tails, Pedro and Man, through sheer luck and nothing else, manage to elude them time and again. Ah, sometimes the little guys do win! As you can see, Up In Smoke is nothing but a series of drug-procuring escapades that has its funny moments but never quite lived up to its reputation as a cult favorite. Maybe by merely showcasing two improbable heroes who just want to get high for the sake of getting high, it is enough of a reason for many to embrace the film's "let's-stick-it-to-the-man" attitude. Throw in an entire squad of inept cops and you've got yourself an unlikely rallying cry for the counter-culture crowd of the 70's.

Sadly, almost three decades later, this movie's themes do not resonate as highly nor do they operate as efficiently in a time when marijuana is met with general ambivalence, by both the police who ignore it and the users who smoke it. Up In Smoke has definitely seen better times and this new DVD release may just be too little too late for the modern crowd. But the older viewers coming to this disc may just have something to roll up to&#Array; Score: 6 out of 10 Up in Smoke (1978) - News NEWS 19 December 2012 6:01 AM, PST | SneakPeek | See recent SneakPeek news » From Entertainment Earth, Sneak Peek the limited edition " Cheech & Chong " 17 and 18-inch 'dude-talking' plush dolls, wardrobed as the characters 'Pedro' and 'Man', from the classic comedy feature " Up In Smoke ". "...bring ' Cheech Marin ' home, with this 17-inch Talking Plush Doll.

Phrases include, 'Is that a joint, man?', 'Is it heavy stuff, man?' and 'Am I driving Ok, man?'..." "...bring ' Tommy Chong ' home,with this 18-inch Talking Plush Doll. Phrases include 'Do you wanna get high, man?', 'Toke, Toke it up, man!', and 'My dog ate my stash, man.'..." Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek " Up in Smoke "... » 12 December 2012 10:57 AM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news » Fans of the unique band Hollywood Undead are in for a treat. They have just released the official video for "We Are," the first song from their upcoming album Notes From the Underground. Come in and see it here! We also have album pre-order info and upcoming tour dates! Check out the killer video for "We Are" below; you can pre-order the full album, Notes from the Underground, right here or from the EvilShop below. The release date is January 8, 2013.

Stay tuned to Dread Central for a special interview with Hollywood Undead member Charlie Scene to promote the upcoming album soon, and for more in the meantime visit the official Hollywood Undead website, "like" Hollywood Undead on Facebook and follow Hollywood Undead on Twitter (@hollywoodundead). From the Press Release Hollywood Undead have just released the official music video for the first single, "We Are," off their upcoming album Notes from » - Doctor Gash Directed by Terrence O’Hara Airs Tuesdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS For a show that largely prides itself on its character-driven storylines, NCIS has recently produced fewer episodes whose strength results from the focused analysis of a central character, missing the mark of perfection by omitting natural human interaction, floundering with uncharacteristic writing, and needlessly revisiting disposable characters. Fortunately, with “Phoenix”, the show returns to its roots and delivers a highly-entertaining episode brimming with favorable antics and enjoyable guest appearances. Leading the investigation-of-the-week is Doctor Mallard, who starts off the hour ominously ordering the exhumation of a corpse from a 12-year-old cold case.

Unlike in “Recovery”, where his inability to occupy himself while on medical leave made for his unwelcome presence both in autopsy and on screen in general, David McCallum ’s insightful doctor is genuinely enjoyable here, fumbling » - Amanda Williams 17 August 2012 11:30 AM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news » This hunky Olympic gold-medal swimmer made a splash at the recent London 2012 Olympics both inside and outside of the pool. Here are five things you may not know about Ryan Lochte , who has already expressed his desire to move to Hollywood to pursue various showbiz opportunities. 1. Already designed a limited edition footwear collection for Speedo and now wants to develop an entire clothing line. Related: Ryan Lochte 's Mom Talks One-Night Stands 2. Earned a degree in Sports Management from the University of Florida. 3. Is a big fan of rap music and his favorite musician is Lil Wayne. Related: Ryan Lochte on 'What Women Look Hottest In' 4. Favorite movie is Cheech and Chong 's 1978 comedy Up in Smoke . 5.

Has three dogs -- Tike and Zeus (both Rottweilers) and Spidy (Chow mix). 2 August 2012 11:09 AM, PDT | Deadline | See recent Deadline news » ICM Partners has signed Philip Atwell, and will focus on finding him feature work. Atwell most recently directed the ground breaking Tupac Shakur Hologram project at Coachella. The show became an internet sensation, and sparked a 500% increase in sales of the late rapper’s albums, and also drove up visual effects company Digital Domain ’s stock price. It won Atwell the Cannes Lion Titanium Award. Atwell has directed War, with Jason Statham and Jet Li and the concert film Up In Smoke with Eminem, Snoop, Ice Cube and Dr. Dre . Here’s the hologram: » - MIKE FLEMING 8 July 2012 7:59 PM, PDT | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news » In Sunday’s “Let’s Boot and Rally” episode of True Blood, Sookie reunited with Eric. And Bill. But not that way.

Rather, she teamed up with her exes as well as Alcide – her current, um… “beau,” shall we call him? – to track down Russell. The clock was ticking, too, as Salome ordered the vamps iStaked at dawn if their mission was unsuccessful. Of course, that was just one of the 204 stories unfolding. Among the highlights of the others: Tara And Jessica Became BFFs | Well, briefly. After Pam dressed her progeny in the finest gladrags this side of RuPaul’s » - Andy Patrick 10 June 2012 7:51 AM, PDT | Moviefone | See recent Moviefone news » Actor and comedian Tommy Chong has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. In an interview with CNN, the 74-year-old comic revealed to anchor Don Lemon that he had been diagnosed about a month ago and that the cancer is currently in a "slow stage one." As for treatment, Chong is doing it the only way he knows how: "with hemp oil [and] with cannabis...

So [legalizing marijuana] means a lot more to me than just being able to smoke a joint without being arrested." (Chong reiterated to Lemon that he quit smoking marijuana a year ago and now ingests hemp oil instead.) Tommy Chong is best known for his work in the comedy duo Cheech & Chong (with fellow actor/comedian Cheech Marin ), having appeared in such pot-friendly movies as " Up in Smoke " and " Cheech & Chong 's Next Movie." Tommy has also had a prolific television career as well, guest-starring on "That 70s Show," "Dharma & Greg" and "Miami Vice. » - Alex Suskind 14 May 2012 7:51 AM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news » Our NCIS review broke down the latest installment of television's #1 show in great detail.

Now, TV Fanatic staff members Steve Marsi, Matt Richenthal and Eric Hochberger have assembled for our weekly Round Table Q&A discussion of events from Tuesday's episode, " Up In Smoke ." Join in below, as we analyze the many twists and turns of the hunt for Dearing, the controversial return of Jamie Lee Curtis , Palmer's ill-fated bachelor party and much more ... ---------------------------------- Describe this episode in one word (or two, or three, or four). Steve: An interesting chapter. Eric: Predictably intense. What was your favorite quote or one-liner from the episode? Steve: The episode was light on one liners, even from Dinozzo. That's when you know it's serious. NCIS has been about the agents' respective personae, and how they balance work and their personal lives. Even if it's thin on humor, the show always finds that balance. » - steve@iscribelimited.com (Steve Marsi) 9 May 2012 1:07 PM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news » No one is safe ... especially, from the looks of the promo below, in the final two minutes of next week's NCIS .

Will "Til Death Do Us Part" closes out the ninth season in tragic fashion? On May 15, terrorism threatens to shake the foundations of the U.S. Navy and NCIS , when the team continues to be eluded by the newest member of the agency's Most Wanted Wall. Meanwhile, Jimmy Palmer’s destination wedding is impacted by the case, which left off in surprising fashion last night (read our review of " Up in Smoke ") with Vance's apparent kidnapping. Moreover, the connections of Jamie Lee Curtis ' character, and Scott Wolf 's, to Dearing and the case remain a mystery, leaving Gibbs & Co. scrambling for answers and desperate to uncover the next target. One which may be closer than they ever imagined ... NCIS Season 9 Finale Promo For more hints on what's to come Tuesday, » - steve@iscribelimited.com (Steve Marsi) 8 May 2012 8:04 PM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news » NCIS ' season-ending story arc continued Tuesday in an unpredictably complex installment that sent the team in a half dozen different directions with an elusive terrorist mastermind always one step ahead. If not more.

Few shows would leave their main character so flummoxed at such a crucial juncture, or send the team down the wrong path for the better part of an episode as " Up in Smoke " did this evening. That's part of what makes this arc (and NCIS in general) so good, though. Every chapter fits into a broader narrative, keeping you guessing as to what's next while remaining entertaining on its own merit. A depraved financial mogul convinced he's a hero. His embezzling second-in-command. A night watchman serving as the go-between. A rogue dentist. A middleman gunned down in a parking lot. All of these would-be adversaries played a role this week, but none hold a candle to Jamie Lee Curtis ' Dr. » - steve@iscribelimited.com (Steve Marsi) 8 May 2012 6:53 AM, PDT | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news » NCIS Preview: The Explosive Arc To the Season 9 Finale Continues Tonight NCIS continues its explosive climb to the May 15 finale of Season 9.

The four-episode arc started by showing that, even after nine years, there is much left to explore about the NCIS team. The first installment in the arc, "Rekindled", explained how eternal frat boy, Tony Dinozzo, ( Michael Weatherly ) became a cop. The "Rekindled" episode featuring Dinozzo saving a child from a fire was as emotionally combustable as the fiery bomb material, thermite, that is the thread connecting the arc. Weatherly's poignant portrayal of a man whose life found meaning in the screams of a child is a far cry from the class-clown-exterior schtick he uses to razz his team. Dinozzo opened a painful vein for McGee ( Sean Murray ) and Ziva ( Cote de Pablo ) that is not revealed often to his NCIS teammates. "Playing With Fire", the arc's second installment, » - Melissa J L Smith Sciuto 8 May 2012 6:43 AM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news » Someone thinks Dorneget is more interesting than we do.

NCIS picks up tonight where last week's "Playing With Fire" left off (see review and Round Table for a full discussion of that episode). Hot on the trail of the Navy arsonist, the team makes an alarming discovery. When Abby analyzes the high-tech bug found inside the probationary agent’s tooth, NCIS is left searching for answers regarding how it got there. Gibbs, as always, is one step ahead of the rest. Watch the sneak preview clip from " Up in Smoke " below ... NCIS ' Up in Smoke ' Clip - The Bug » - steve@iscribelimited.com (Steve Marsi) 4 May 2012 1:00 PM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news » The NCIS season finale promises to be one of the most explosive installments in the show's nine years, with Gibbs and his team members continuing to track the terrorist(s) targeting the U.S. Navy.

The season’s final big arc, which began with "Rekindled" and "Playing With Fire," continues next Tuesday with " Up in Smoke " before concluding May 15 with the Season 9 finale, "Til Death Do Us Part." What familiar face(s) can we expect to see? Who's using a stunt double? And what secret was so big the crew wasn't allowed to read it? We obviously don't know, but we welcome your theories below. Excerpts from executive producer Gary Glasberg 's recent chat with EW: On the return of Scott Wolf 's Agent Stratton: "He’s ultimately going to be needed because of information that he has. The beauty of Scott Wolf is that he’s personable and in » - steve@iscribelimited.com (Steve Marsi) 4 May 2012 9:02 AM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news » This week's NCIS episode, "Playing With Fire," found the team staying hot on an arsonist's trail and desperate to stop the enemy's next move. That enemy now has a name and face: Harper Dearing.

The apparent terrorist hell bent on bringing down Navy ships is played by The West Wing 's Richard Schiff , who appears for the first time next week and may have it out for not only the Navy, but Gibbs personally. In the next installment of this outstanding season-ending arc, the stakes are raised again for the team as a bug is found inside Ned Dorneget's tooth (see NCIS promo and photos from earlier in the week). Check out the extended version of the trailer for " Up in Smoke " ... Also, as a bonus, check out the video below of the NCIS cast on Extra earlier this week. There are no big spoilers or anything, » - steve@iscribelimited.com (Steve Marsi) NCIS ' outstanding season-ending arc continues next week with " Up in Smoke ." Last night's installment, "Playing With Fire," picked up where the previous week's "Rekindled" left off. Both hours were terrific, with the team hot on an arsonist's trail and desperate to stop a terrorist's next move. That terrorist now has a name and face: Harper Deering, played by The West Wing 's Richard Schiff . He makes his debut next week, while Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her role as Dr.

Samantha Ryan . The stakes are raised again as team tracks down Deering and tries to ascertain what secrets could be in enemy hands after a high-tech bug is found inside a probationary agent Ned Dorneget's tooth. 26 April 2012 8:21 AM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news » We knew Dorneget had a big mouth, but didn't expect anything like this. NCIS returns with a new episode next week, "Playing With Fire." Follow this links for a promo and photos from that installment, which kicks off the final three episodes of the show's ninth season. On May 8, Season 9's penultimate episode will be titled " Up in Smoke ." The team's search for the terrorist(s) targeting the U.S. Navy takes another bizarre turn when a high-tech bug is found in probationary agent Ned Dorneget's tooth, according to CBS' official synopsis. An eyeball last season and now a tooth? What they won't think of next ... Meanwhile, the festivities for Jimmy Palmer’s wedding continue with the bachelor party. Jamie Lee Curtis Returns as Dr.

Samantha Ryan , and Richard Schiff ( The West Wing ) begins his guest arc as Harper Dearing. One week later, the May 15 season finale carries a double entendre of a title, » - steve@iscribelimited.com (Steve Marsi) 25 April 2012 9:13 AM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news » On next week's NCIS, we pick up where "Rekindled" left off (see our review and Round Table) as an investigation of a fire on a Navy vessel reveals evidence that elevates security at all U.S. Navy facilities worldwide. Meanwhile, Dinozzo and Ziva travel to Italy when an explosive device is found hidden on a Navy ship. " Up in Smoke " is the third to last episode of Season 9, with " Up in Smoke " and "Til Death Do Us Part" to follow. Take a look at the first promo for the episode below: NCIS 'Playing With Fire' Promo How do you see this episode, and the rest of the season playing out? Where will the team stand heading into Season 10? Share your predictions in the comments.

Here's a photo gallery from "Playing With Fire" as well: » 20 April 2012 8:00 AM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news » The numbers 4-20 have tons of significance in both world history and American culture. It's Hitler's birthday and the date of the Columbine massacre, for starters. But since those two are such buzzkills, we'll focus on what else the date means: high time for stoners everywhere. Looking back at our favorite stoner films, we notice many actors portray potheads one-dimensionally: eyes glazed, dopey voice, etc. We love the following movie stoners because they're not only funny, but also multidimensional. Okay, but mostly because they're funny. 9. Brad Pitt , ' True Romance ' (1993) Floyd is the ultimate slacker stoner. Pitt plays the character as being so high he barely forms words outside of mumbling, "Hey! Get some beer and some cleaning products." His scenes provide great comedic relief in an otherwise rough and violent movie. We relate because we've had nightmarishly lazy roommates like Floyd.

The scenes are twice as funny now in hindsight, » - Ryan McKee

Question: What comedy duo made their feature film debut in 1978's Up in Smoke?
Answer: Cheech & Chong